Trying to cut down on electric bill

[duanes]

I also agree with this, on my need to be, warmest tanks, I use 2" styrofoam insulation.

And I consider temps in the 80sF excessive, unless you are keeping warm/hot water species such as Nandopsis haitiensis, discus or Alcolapia sp. to name a few. Most tropical will do very well in the mid 70s and perhaps have less bacterial and fungal infections.

Lids on your tank and insulating non-viewing panels will help reduce your electric bill.

 

[Gill Blue]

keep natives, no heat required.

 

[krichardson]

keep natives, no heat required.

That's a good one....What are you keeping btw?...Also,look around for any other needless wastes of electricity...turn off any lights or appliances that are not needed.


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[F1 VET]

That's a good one....What are you keeping btw?...Also,look around for any other needless wastes of electricity...turn off any lights or appliances that are not needed.


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+1

Use all cfl bulbs around your house.

Also pothos will save you $$$ on wc

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[ray1]

Looking for advice on how to heat multiple tanks as the electric bill is getting high with conventional heaters. I run 2 heaters in each tank so if there is an issue with 1 the tank won't freeze or cook, is this contributing to the high electric use. I would think it is easier to maintain temp with 2 heaters not working as hard and using less electricity or am I wrong.

I found this App very useful for running cost and seeing how much insulation can save you.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ariumVolumeWeightHeatlossandCostcalculator1_1

 

[joe jaskot]

Anybody want to buy a fish sweater? LOL! Most aquariums are kept at higher temperatures than most fish need. Turning the heaters down a few degrees won't hurt most fish. Just make sure the temperature doesn't constantly fluctuate.

 

[PwNz I R COLE]

My lfs told me a 500 wat titanium heater heats his entire 1000 gallon reef system


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[bassfisher91]

My lfs told me a 500 wat titanium heater heats his entire 1000 gallon reef system


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I believe it. Most reef systems have lots of submersible pumps and lights such as metal halides which produce a large amount of heat.

 

[ska_kid]

Could it be possible to use a heat lamp....heat+light

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[skjl47]

Anybody want to buy a fish sweater? LOL! Most aquariums are kept at higher temperatures than most fish need. Turning the heaters down a few degrees won't hurt most fish. Just make sure the temperature doesn't constantly fluctuate.

Hello; Yes to this.